Application of Leadership Theories in Higher Distance Education Leadership

Abstract

With changes in the hardware and software aspects of the campus as well as in their missions as traditional models of educational leadership do not meet the needs and requirements of the present needs and technologies, the need for new models of leadership is felt more than ever. So far, different models and theories of academic management and leadership have been provided but it seems that the field of distance higher education requires a separate model of traditional universities according to the specific characteristics of the educational system. This can help managers and leaders and presents appropriate solutions to the problems faced by universities. This study explores theories that can affect distance education leadership.